Therapeutic alternatives for the hirsute woman
West Indian med. j
; 41(1): 12-14, Mar. 1992.
Article
in English
| MedCarib
| ID: med-11743
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JM3.1
Localization: JM3.1; R18.W4
ABSTRACT
A retrospective analysis of 21 hirsute women seen at a gynecological endocrine clinic revealed a high incidence of infertility, menstrual irregulaties and abnormal androgen profile. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) was the underlying abnormality in the majority of cases. Cyproterone acetate (CPA) with ethinyl oestradiol in a reverse sequential regime was more effective and better tolerated but much more expensive than the combination of spironolactone and the oral contraceptive pill (OCP). (AU)
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MedCarib
Main subject:
Hirsutism
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
/
Observational study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
/
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
West Indian med. j
Year:
1992
Document type:
Article